Mike Ditka Suffers Stroke

Legendary Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka has suffered a minor stroke, according to various reports.

Ditka was hospitalized after experiencing difficulty speaking and while playing cards with friends on Friday, according to NFL.com.

"I feel good right now and it's not a big deal," Ditka told Dan Pompei of the Chicago Tribune and National Football Post.

ESPN NFL producer Seth Markman tweeted about Ditka's status, noting he would not be participating in the network's coverage this weekend. ESPN publicist Mike Humes also reported the stroke via Twitter.

@tunasweasel
Seth Markman

Coach Ditka is going to be fine. He did suffer a minor stroke tonight. Won't be on the shows this wknd. He wanted everyone to know he's ok

November 17, 2012 1:46 am via Twitter for iPad Reply Retweet Favorite

@MikeHumesESPN
Mike Humes

ESPN's Mike Ditka did suffer minor stroke tonight. He's going to be fine though he will not appear on our shows this wknd

November 17, 2012 3:12 am via Twitter for iPhone Reply Retweet Favorite

An accomplished NFL player, coach and analyst, Ditka was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988. The reports of his stroke elicited an outpouring of support on Twitter. 

Credit : HuffingtonPost

VIDEO: Fans burn and piss on Jay Cutler jersey

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is having a rough 24 hour stretch. After injuring his knee in the 2nd quarter, Cutler went into the locker room to be assessed by team doctors. They thought he could give it a go after halftime but after testing it on the opening drive, he felt some instability. Whether he benched himself or the coaching staff told him to sit is a still a matter of debate. For what it’s worth, Lovie Smith said it was a coaching decision and not Cutler’s—how convenient.

Fans, analysts and players took to Twitter to call out Jay for his toughness–or should I say lack thereof.

Cardinals safety Kerry Rhodes:

Cmon cutler u have to come back. This is the NFC championship if u didn’t know!

Former defensive back and NFL analyst Deion Sanders:

Folks i never question a players injury but i do question a players heart. Truth

Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew:

Hey I think the urban meyer rule is effect right now… When the going gets tough……..QUIT..

When Cutler was told his peers were calling him out, he was brought to tears.

Cutler appeared genuinely hurt when asked about the comments, saying: “No comment on that.” He then turned his back to reporters, fiddled with some things on a shelf and bit his lip as tears welled

Well, if words can cause a few sniffles from the Bears quarterback, I imagine this video of fans pissing on his jersey may cause incessant sobbing.